
Now, a Terminal window with the saved settings can be opened by choosing File -> Library -> colour-scheme1. Save the file here with a name like "colour-scheme1.term". If you don't have a Terminal folder in Application Support, create one. Navigate to Library/Application Support/Terminal. To set a colour scheme as the default, click the button at the bottom of the Terminal Inspector.īut what if you want multiple colour schemes, or you want to send one to someone else? Luckily you can save these settings simply by saving the terminal window.Ĭhoose all your colours and settings as above, then click the File menu and choose Save As. It is also possible to create colour schemes using different methods, such as the one outlined in this Macworld Article. It is also possible to set an image as the background, and choose the transparency of the window. There are some predefined colour schemes, such as the popular green on black, or you can make your own. Choose color from the drop down menu, and you will be presented with all the customisation options. The most basic method is to choose the Terminal menu, select Window Settings (or press Command-I). Many Terminal users will already know how to change the colour and transparency of Terminal windows.
